Amanda Pushko

Amanda Pushko has a diverse range of work experience in various technical roles. Amanda is currently working as the Vice President of Technical Operations at Spencer Health Solutions, Inc. Amanda previously worked at VERO Biotech as the Director of Engineering, where they successfully executed manufacturing scale-up projects and led a team through a successful FDA Pre-Approval Inspection audit. Before that, Amanda worked at EndoChoice as the Director of Mechanical Design & Development and as the Global Engineering Manager, where they managed departments and developed international team workflows. Prior to that, they worked at Given Imaging as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Engineer, where they oversaw manufacturing engineering projects and implemented best manufacturing practices. Amanda also has experience as a System Safety Engineer at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, where they oversaw large space and satellite programs. Amanda'searlier experience includes working as a Research Assistant at USC Material Science, where they conducted mechanical tests on composite materials, and as an Engineering Intern at Goodrich Corporation, where they developed a new screening method for quality assurance. Overall, Amanda has a strong background in technical operations, engineering management, and process improvement.

Amanda Pushko has a strong educational background in engineering and system safety. Amanda earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California (USC) from 2003 to 2007. Building on their undergraduate degree, Amanda pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering Design at USC from 2008 to 2009. Further enhancing their expertise, they obtained a System Safety Certificate from USC in 2010.

In addition to their educational achievements, Amanda has obtained certifications to expand their skillset. Amanda became a Certified Lean Practitioner through EMS Consulting Group, Inc in August 2012. More recently, in January 2022, they completed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) certification from ProTrainings.